Elko County property record for 549 5th St, Wells, NV 89835
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $600 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-553-009 |
| Primary APN | 002-553-009 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 264 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 549 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | WELLS |
| State | NV |
| Zip | 89835-8064 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BC |
| Legal Description | WELLS CITY FILE 10993 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY/WELLS |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 24,25 |
| Jurisdiction | ELKO NV |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
549 5th St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2026.
Source: Elko County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 860 KAYENTA CT, SPARKS, NV 89436-1637 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026859223 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000859223 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELKO NV |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 549 5TH ST, WELLS, NV 89835 |
| Document Number | 0000859223 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 859223 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $97.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 860 KAYENTA CT, SPARKS, NV 89436-1637 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 549 5th St was $600, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Elko County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko County |
| Municipality | Wells City |
| Unified School District | Elko County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $600.00 (+2.92%) | $19,431 (-0.02%) Land $3,500 Building $15,931 | $55,517 (-0.02%) Land $10,000 Building $45,517 |
| 2025 | $583.00 (+5.81%) | $19,435 Land $3,500 Building $15,935 | $55,529 Land $10,000 Building $45,529 |
| 2024 | $551.00 (+11.31%) | ||
| 2023 | $495.00 (+3.13%) | $15,792 (+18.61%) Land $1,024 Building $14,768 | $45,120 (+18.61%) Land $2,926 Building $42,194 |
| 2022 | $480.00 | $13,314 Land $1,024 Building $12,290 | $38,040 Land $2,926 Building $35,114 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 549 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 23, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 549 5th St is high, ranking above 78% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 78% of the US · above 53% of Nevada |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WELLS MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT serves 1,300 people · EPA ID NV0000245 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 197 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Eccelerate Internet Cable | 300 / 100 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Beehive Broadband.
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